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Wabi-sabi nurtures all that is authentic by acknowledging three simple realities: nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect.” Richard Powell Of the many translations of wabi-sabi that I have read, the following is my favourite. Wabi…a rustic simplicity, freshness or quietness, that can be applied to both natural and human-made objects, an understated… Read More

Forest Therapy, also known as forest bathing, is an ancient technique practiced by cultures all over the world. In Japan, where it is used as part of their healthcare system, it is known as shinrin-yoku. Forest Therapy, by any name, is all about slowing down and being mindful of your surroundings to the receive the healing magic… Read More

“leelah” adjective [lee-lah] definition: playful; lighthearted; joyous. A youthful mind is playful and lighthearted. It laughs easily, genuinely and with abandon. Play and recreation go hand in hand. Play is literally an opportunity to recreate…why not recreate yourself? When you play with abandon, you enter into the present moment. You let go of the… Read More

Meditation is a method for synchronizing body and mind in the present moment. When our body and mind are in sync, we are naturally relaxed, alert, open, and aware. What does it mean to “synchronize body and mind”? For a moment or two, right now, pay close attention to the feeling of the rising and… Read More

Everything in natures resonates with the force of the Divine spirit. When we practice Mindful Yoga in the presence of these adorable little goats, staying fully present through breath and mindful movement, a natural integration with their playful, joyous spirit evolves. Every animal has it’s own movements and postures. Adopting the guise and movements of… Read More